Toye K.

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I didn't have an opportunity to use Jason's services, as the situation was resolved. However, we communicated on several occasions. He was attentive, responsive and more than fair with his pricing. I have included him in my arsenal of contractors and whenever the need arises, I plan to call Berry's Home Improvement.

Stephanie D.

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Initially I was seeking several different contractors on thumbtack to complete different task (drywall repair, furniture assembly and tv mounter; after experiencing the efficiency, professionalism, and skill of Jerome...my search quickly ended! He was amazing, fairly priced and quick.

Sam D.

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Ackthba did a great job replacing our toilet seat, which we thought was a very simple task but 2 contractors prior to Ackthba were not able to handle the task. Ackthba is very resourceful and professional and I will definitely call on him in the future.

Jane V.

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Responsive Communication:
Kurt was quick to respond to my project and sent me several photos of his past work. On the day of the job, he texted me to let me know his ETA and timing which I really appreciated.
Great Pricing:
Kurt's pricing was competitive and priced lower than several of the other contractors.
Quality, Professional Work:
Our wallpaper has a complex pattern and Kurt did a great job lining everything up. The wall looks fabulous! I really appreciated that Kurt put everything back the way it was before the job started. He cleaned up as he worked and took out all the scraps in trash bag on his way out.
Bottom Line:
I would definitely recommend Kurt to my neighbors and friends and anyone looking for someone to install their wallpaper!

Varun G.

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Greivin is a very reliable, honest and responsive contractor who did a great job at repainting our house.
I offered him the job after he submitted the best bid among 4 contractors to paint my 1340 sq feet house in Hoboken. My walls were painted in dark colors with different rooms having different colors and we were shifting to all white - he did a great job that needed four coats and also agreed to repair our wooden floor in a small corner for no extra cost. He has done a great and timely job - in a condo building, he did the job with no disturbance to neighbors. Highly recommended.

john s.

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Working with Elizabeth and Alexander was effortless and pleasant from start to finish. They walked me through every step of the way and were very quick to respond to all my questions and concerns. They completed the job in a timely manner and left the house as clean as they found it. The quality of the job itself met every expectation and I would highly recommend Elizabeth/Alexander to anyone.

John C.

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My heat was not working properly. I had called 5 contractors before contacting Matt and all said my job was not important enough to squeeze me in anytime soon. Matt drove over an hour and a half getting to my house at 9:30PM to complete this job. I will certainly be hiring him again. Very professional and very knowledgeable! Thank you!

Shah H.

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We hired Sonny for painting, kitchen & laundry room renovations. He is very friendly, professional and his work is outstanding. His prices are very reasonable. I had lot of work done in past few years in and around the house including in ground pool and I am happy to say that Sonny is the best contractor I ever had. His crew is as good as him, specially Jonathan did excellent job in molding and kitchen backsplash. Finding a right contractor is never a easy job but now that I found Sonny I will be calling him for all my future projects.

Lydia B.

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PROJECT: Remove and install an exterior door.
Darin came to my home a few months ago to evaluate a project I listed on Thumbtack. He provided a quote in writing within hours of meeting us. He was one of a few contractors that presented a written contract that detailed the work he proposed. He arrived at each of our three meetings on time. He completed the job tasked efficiently and left the work space clean and clear. His work was excellent!!!
My husband and I would hire HBR again...in a heartbeat!

Ellie S.

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I found this company at the other resourse. I hired them after unsuccessul experience with another contractor. It was a right choice! It was easy to communicate and they worked fast and did a great job! I would hire them again and recommend!

Darlene V.

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My experience with contractors, including this company, is that you have to have patience. When a job has multiple areas of concentration (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.), there may be different people doing each service; which means that everything is dependent upon each person doing their service in a timely manner, otherwise possible delays. Also, most contractors have multiple job sites where their people are rotated where needed. Since no one can predict a problem will occur, this also causes delays in getting a project completed. All of this is the nature of the job. As I mentioned before, try to have patience. Renovation projects can be frustrating and sometimes upsetting; but if everything is done correctly with minimal errors, the most important thing is that you are happy with the skills provided and the quality of the work completed.

Sreeni K.

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It was a very good painting job. The service was very professional and the contractor was very helpful in suggesting ideas to improve. The contractor took time to ensure all the details were captured.
I would definitely hire PM painting for another job.

Jane K.

Imogene H.

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Waldy,the contractor, was very professional and punctual. They did a very good job in leveling my floor and tiling it. I am very please with the work that was done. I will definitely recommend them to my family and friends

IT'S ORGANIZED 2.

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We had an excellent experience working with The Contractors Group on the repair of our existing retaining wall and the addition of a brand new patio, built-in grill and sitting wall. They worked hard, showed up every day early and stayed late to finish everything. They added insight on every step of the process, from the materials to the plantings. We could't be happier with the final results- it's even better than we imagined! I would highly recommend The Contractors Group for any of your outdoor work- you're getting a professional and detail-oriented team, who care deeply about making their clients happy!

Joe J.

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On time, excellent communication skills. For my electrical project, he was happy to describe what he was doing, why it should be done and the expected outcome. If only every contractor was as professional ... I would use JSP again in a heartbeat.

Robert H.

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Deuel is one of the most “Professional” Contractors I’ve encountered in a very long time. We hired him to restore the Canopy for entrance to our home – he did such an amazing, and exact detailed job; we hired him to complete the finishings of our new custom designed driveway. He produced another master-price painting job; adding exceptional finishings to our custom designed divider/planter wall and finished off with painting Front & Garage Door. I’m very particular about detail, organization, finishings and clean-up… Deuel nails it. We’re so impressed with his “Craftsmanship” we’re planning to use him exclusively for an addition we are adding to our home… he’s an excellent Carpenter/Painter/Handyman/Contractor and only time will expose his limitless expertise…we highly recommend Deuel!

Alexcia W.

D.C & Sons is a great company to to work with, very professional and absolutely efficient, if you are looking for a contractor I highly recommend them..

Q & A

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.

How much will it cost to fix a hole in the wall?

If you have a hole in your wall, don’t despair; drywall repair professionals can patch the hole and repaint the surface and no one will be the wiser. The cost to repair a drywall hole depends on the size of the surface area of the damage, the materials and labor required, and (for a minor repair) any minimum service fee the repair company may charge. The actual labor and drywall prices may be lower than the minimum service fee, but pros must ensure their business overhead costs are met when they go out on minor jobs. To help keep costs low once the pros get there, make sure you have the right paint on hand if you want them to do to a touch up after the repair is complete, so you don’t keep them wait (and charging you for their time) while you search in the garage. Here are two examples of average prices for smaller drywall repair jobs:

Approximate cost to repair a 5-foot crack in a wall: $125 (labor $75 and materials $50).

Approximate cost to repair a 3-foot ceiling crack: $150.

What is the difference between sheetrock and drywall?

People sometimes use the terms “sheetrock” and “drywall” interchangeably, but they are not exactly the same. Drywall is the industry term for prefabricated sheets of wall, while Sheetrock is the brand name of a type of drywall. Depending on what room is being built, your drywall installation pro will select different thicknesses or grades of drywall. Standard residential drywall is ½-inch thick. Garage walls adjacent to a living space are typically ⅝-inch thick and serve as a firewall. For a garage ceiling, most contractors will use firewall-grade drywall materials to keep your home as safe as possible.

Different types of drywall can be color-coded to indicate their purpose. Purple or green drywall boards are often mold-resistant (MR) and are applied where moisture tends to accumulate, such as in bathrooms and basements or behind tile backsplashes at sinks. These mold-resistant sheets have a fiberglass instead of a paper facing finish to prevent water absorption. Regular drywall is gray or white. The drywall industry is constantly adapting with technology to provide safer and more targeted materials. You can even install soundproofing drywall to help prevent noise transfer through rooms.

How much does it cost to put up drywall?

The national average cost to hire a drywall installation professional ranges $375-$1,500, depending on the job at hand and where you are in the country. Your drywall installation cost will often be lower if the professional is installing the drywall in a new construction with open access as opposed to a remodel. The square footage of the job, the amount of materials, and the labor required also determine drywall prices. According to drywall pros, materials costs can range from 15 percent to 50 percent of your total project cost, depending on the work you’re having done. Request several quotes from drywall installation companies to find the right fit for your construction project. The quotes may be based on the company’s standard cost per square foot or a calculation of the time estimated to complete the job plus the size of the job plus materials and any travel fees. For example, drywall installation for one or two standard-size rooms could cost $900-$1,500. The cost to hang and tape an outbuilding with approximately 40 drywall sheets at 75 cents per square foot could total $1,450, including 3.75 days of labor for the drywall crew.

How much does it cost to repair drywall?

The national average price range to repair drywall is $210-$300. Drywall prices can vary greatly depending on the size of the hole or crack that needs repair, the amount of materials required, and other factors. Cracks can appear at the seams in your drywall due to uncontrollable factors like your house settling or even minor earthquakes. Drywall, although sturdy, will break with enough impact, so if a dresser falls and crashes into a wall or your have a mishap hammering in nails for artwork, you could need drywall repair. Drywall repair professionals may have a minimum service fee of $100-$150 regardless of the size of the job. This ensures that their business expenses are met anytime they send their crew out to a job. Here are some additional examples of average drywall repair prices:

Sand and texture five wall patches: $200 (45 minutes of labor and $40 of materials).

Repair a 4x8 section of wall: $225 (labor $150 and materials $75).

Replace drywall in an entire bedroom: $1,500 (price varies depending on the number of windows, whether there’s metal trim, etc.).